FOP SUES BOYNTON BEACH

The police union agreed to a freeze in cost-of-living and merit raises in the 1991 budget year when it was brought to the civil service board, the lawsuit said. But in 1992, the city again adopted the policy without going to the board for approval, making the freeze on raises illegal, according to the lawsuit.

The union is asking a judge to find the freeze invalid and award members back pay.

City Manager Scott Miller could not be reached for comment late Friday.